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Japanese city culture and crafts

More time in the middle and at the far end

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Route and nights

  1. Tokyo3 nights
  2. Kanazawa5 nights
  3. Kyoto5 nights

Trip format: Open jaw · One hotel or guesthouse per overnight base

Tradeoff: The middle base gets time of its own. Book the last gateway separately and compare the total transport cost.

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Trip stats

Trip days
14
Nights
13
Home Bases
3
Scheduled entries
88

Days by place

Kanazawa
5
Kyoto
5
Tokyo
3
Nara
1

Hotels and other stays

Hotel Nikko Kanazawa
5 nights
Hotel Granvia Kyoto
5 nights
Richmond Hotel Premier Asakusa International · Tokyo
3 nights

Schedule by type

Meal
44
Activity
32
Lodging
6
Rail
4
Ground transport
2

Day-by-day agenda

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Day 1 Tokyo
  1. to · Lodging Check in and drop your bags Richmond Hotel Premier Asakusa International

    If you arrive later, keep dinner near the hotel and skip the walk.

  2. to · Activity Take a short walk to get oriented Sumida Park, Tokyo
  3. to · Meal Have dinner near your hotel Tokyo
Richmond Hotel Premier Asakusa InternationalTokyo
Day 2 Tokyo
  1. to · Meal Breakfast in Asakusa Asakusa, Tokyo
  2. to · Activity Start with a short walk near Kanda Myōjin Kanda Myōjin, Tokyo
  3. to · Activity Compare retro game shops near Akihabara Station Akihabara, Tokyo

    Check a title, its region compatibility, and condition before comparing prices.

  4. to · Meal Have lunch near the station Akihabara, Tokyo
  5. to · Activity Browse an electronics store and try an arcade Akihabara, Tokyo

    Set a spending limit for arcade machines and allow time for one repeat visit.

  6. to · Meal Take a seated break before the return trip Akihabara, Tokyo
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Asakusa, Tokyo
Richmond Hotel Premier Asakusa InternationalTokyo
Day 3 Tokyo
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Asakusa, Tokyo
  2. to · Activity Walk the central paths in Ueno Park Ueno Park, Tokyo
  3. to · Activity Choose a focused visit to Tokyo National Museum Tokyo National Museum, Tokyo

    Check the current calendar and exhibitions. Pick two galleries before arriving so the visit fits your day.

  4. to · Meal Have lunch near Ueno Station Ueno, Tokyo
  5. to · Activity Walk around Shinobazu Pond Shinobazu Pond, Tokyo
  6. to · Activity Browse the Ameyoko shopping streets Ameyoko, Tokyo
  7. to · Meal Dinner in Ueno before returning to Asakusa Ueno, Tokyo
Richmond Hotel Premier Asakusa InternationalTokyo
Day 4 Kanazawa
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast before checking out Tokyo
  2. to · Lodging Check out and head to Tokyo Station Richmond Hotel Premier Asakusa International
  3. to · Rail Take the train to Kanazawa Tokyo Station

    Use your actual departure time. Use a Hokuriku Shinkansen departure and check whether seat reservations are needed for your train.

  4. to · Meal Have lunch near Kanazawa Station Kanazawa Station
  5. to · Lodging Drop bags and check in when the room is ready Hotel Nikko Kanazawa
  6. to · Activity Walk around the hotel area in Kanazawa Kanazawa

    Locate your station exit for the next morning.

  7. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Kanazawa
Hotel Nikko KanazawaKanazawa
Day 5 Kanazawa
  1. to · Meal Breakfast by Kanazawa Station Kanazawa Station
  2. to · Activity Walk the old teahouse streets of Higashi Chaya Higashi Chaya District, Kanazawa

    Keep to public lanes and check access before entering individual buildings.

  3. to · Meal Have lunch near the river Asano River, Kanazawa
  4. to · Activity Walk Kanazawa Castle Park Kanazawa Castle Park

    Compare the gates and walls. Add an indoor visit only if time and opening hours fit.

  5. to · Meal Take an afternoon tea break Hirosaka, Kanazawa
  6. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Kanazawa Station
Hotel Nikko KanazawaKanazawa
Day 6 Kanazawa
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Kanazawa Station
  2. to · Activity Browse gold leaf craft storefronts in Higashi Chaya Higashi Chaya District, Kanazawa
  3. to · Activity Try a gold leaf craft workshop if booked Higashi Chaya District, Kanazawa

    Replace the suggested time and map point with those in your confirmation.

  4. to · Meal Lunch near the Asano River Asano River, Kanazawa
  5. to · Activity Compare completed craft pieces and workshop examples Higashi Chaya District, Kanazawa

    Ask about packing and care if you buy anything fragile.

  6. to · Meal Stop for tea Higashi Chaya District, Kanazawa
  7. to · Meal Dinner near Kanazawa Station Kanazawa Station
Hotel Nikko KanazawaKanazawa
Day 7 Kanazawa
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near Kanazawa Station Kanazawa Station
  2. to · Activity Walk the pond and garden paths at Kenrokuen Kenrokuen, Kanazawa

    Check opening for your dates and choose a route with time to pause.

  3. to · Meal Have lunch near the garden Hirosaka, Kanazawa
  4. to · Activity Walk the lanes in Nagamachi Nagamachi Samurai District, Kanazawa
  5. to · Activity Visit the Nomura Samurai House if open Nomura-ke Samurai Residence, Kanazawa

    Use the district’s public lanes as a fallback.

  6. to · Meal Dinner near Kanazawa Station Kanazawa Station
Hotel Nikko KanazawaKanazawa
Day 8 Kanazawa
  1. to · Meal Have a light breakfast near the hotel Kanazawa Station
  2. to · Activity Compare seafood stalls and prepared dishes at Ōmichō Market Ōmichō Market, Kanazawa

    Check the individual shop schedules and posted portion sizes.

  3. to · Meal Choose a seafood lunch at the market Ōmichō Market, Kanazawa

    If popular restaurants have long waits, compare nearby menus before joining a line.

  4. to · Activity Walk toward the Kazuemachi lanes and river Kazuemachi Chaya District, Kanazawa
  5. to · Meal Stop for tea or coffee Asano River, Kanazawa
  6. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Kanazawa Station
Hotel Nikko KanazawaKanazawa
Day 9 Kyoto
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast before checking out Kanazawa
  2. to · Lodging Check out and head to Kanazawa Station Hotel Nikko Kanazawa
  3. to · Rail Take the train to Kyoto Kanazawa Station

    Use your actual departure time. Check the route via Tsuruga. Leave enough time for the change between trains.

  4. to · Meal Have lunch near Kyoto Station Kyoto Station
  5. to · Lodging Drop bags and check in when the room is ready Hotel Granvia Kyoto
  6. to · Activity Walk around the hotel area in Kyoto Kyoto

    Locate your station exit for the next morning.

  7. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Kyoto
Hotel Granvia KyotoKyoto
Day 10 Kyoto
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Kyoto Station, Kyoto
  2. to · Ground transport Travel to Nijō Castle Nijō Castle, Kyoto
  3. to · Activity Explore Nijō Castle’s grounds and Ninomaru Palace if open Nijō Castle, Kyoto

    Check entry tickets and palace access before you set the order of the visit.

  4. to · Meal Lunch near the castle Nijō, Kyoto
  5. to · Activity Walk the Kyoto Gyoen National Garden Kyoto Gyoen National Garden, Kyoto

    Choose a short loop if you spent extra time at the castle.

  6. to · Meal Take a café break before traveling back Marutamachi, Kyoto
  7. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Kyoto Station, Kyoto
Hotel Granvia KyotoKyoto
Day 11 Nara
  1. to · Meal Breakfast before the day trip Kyoto Station, Kyoto
  2. to · Rail Travel from Kyoto to Nara Nara, Japan

    Compare JR and Kintetsu for your starting point and the walk to the park.

  3. to · Activity Visit Tōdai-ji and the Great Buddha Hall Tōdai-ji, Nara
  4. to · Meal Have lunch by the park or in Naramachi Nara Park, Nara
  5. to · Activity Walk the park paths toward Kasuga Taisha Kasuga Taisha, Nara

    Check posted wildlife guidance and keep food packed away on the paths.

  6. to · Activity Make time for a short Naramachi street walk Naramachi, Nara
  7. to · Rail Return to Kyoto Nara, Japan
  8. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Kyoto Station, Kyoto
Hotel Granvia KyotoKyoto
Day 12 Kyoto
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near Kyoto Station Kyoto Station, Kyoto
  2. to · Activity Walk the lanes from Gion-Shijō toward Kennin-ji Gion, Kyoto

    Stay on public streets and follow posted access and photography rules.

  3. to · Activity Compare the storefronts on Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka Higashiyama, Kyoto
  4. to · Meal Lunch in Higashiyama Higashiyama, Kyoto
  5. to · Activity Try a hands-on craft class or browse local workshops Higashiyama, Kyoto

    Confirm a class and its address first. Use shop visits as a fallback.

  6. to · Meal Stop for tea Gion, Kyoto
  7. to · Meal Dinner near Kyoto Station Kyoto Station, Kyoto
Hotel Granvia KyotoKyoto
Day 13 Kyoto
  1. to · Meal Have a light breakfast Kyoto Station, Kyoto
  2. to · Activity Compare the pickles and pantry goods at Nishiki Market Nishiki Market, Kyoto

    Check shop schedules and follow posted rules about eating at stalls.

  3. to · Meal Choose a seated lunch near the market Nishiki Market, Kyoto
  4. to · Activity Explore the Teramachi and Shinkyōgoku arcades Teramachi Shopping Arcade, Kyoto
  5. to · Activity Walk along the Kamo River Kamo River, Kyoto

    Choose the bank and length of the walk according to conditions.

  6. to · Meal Have dinner near Shijō before returning to the hotel Shijō, Kyoto
Hotel Granvia KyotoKyoto
Day 14 Kyoto
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Kyoto
  2. to · Activity Take an optional walk if departure allows Umekoji Park, Kyoto
  3. to · Lodging Check out and collect your luggage Hotel Granvia Kyoto
  4. to · Ground transport Leave a buffer for onward travel Kyoto

    Replace this window with your actual departure plans.

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Suggested schedule · All times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates.

  1. Day 1

    Tokyo

    Open map for Tokyo
    1. to · Lodging Check in and drop your bags Richmond Hotel Premier Asakusa International

      If you arrive later, keep dinner near the hotel and skip the walk.

    2. to · Activity Take a short walk to get oriented Sumida Park, Tokyo
    3. to · Meal Have dinner near your hotel Tokyo
    Richmond Hotel Premier Asakusa InternationalTokyo
  2. Day 2

    Tokyo

    Open map for Tokyo
    1. to · Meal Breakfast in Asakusa Asakusa, Tokyo
    2. to · Activity Start with a short walk near Kanda Myōjin Kanda Myōjin, Tokyo
    3. to · Activity Compare retro game shops near Akihabara Station Akihabara, Tokyo

      Check a title, its region compatibility, and condition before comparing prices.

    4. to · Meal Have lunch near the station Akihabara, Tokyo
    5. to · Activity Browse an electronics store and try an arcade Akihabara, Tokyo

      Set a spending limit for arcade machines and allow time for one repeat visit.

    6. to · Meal Take a seated break before the return trip Akihabara, Tokyo
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Asakusa, Tokyo
    Richmond Hotel Premier Asakusa InternationalTokyo
  3. Day 3

    Tokyo

    Open map for Tokyo
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Asakusa, Tokyo
    2. to · Activity Walk the central paths in Ueno Park Ueno Park, Tokyo
    3. to · Activity Choose a focused visit to Tokyo National Museum Tokyo National Museum, Tokyo

      Check the current calendar and exhibitions. Pick two galleries before arriving so the visit fits your day.

    4. to · Meal Have lunch near Ueno Station Ueno, Tokyo
    5. to · Activity Walk around Shinobazu Pond Shinobazu Pond, Tokyo
    6. to · Activity Browse the Ameyoko shopping streets Ameyoko, Tokyo
    7. to · Meal Dinner in Ueno before returning to Asakusa Ueno, Tokyo
    Richmond Hotel Premier Asakusa InternationalTokyo
  4. Day 4

    Kanazawa

    1. to · Meal Have breakfast before checking out Tokyo
    2. to · Lodging Check out and head to Tokyo Station Richmond Hotel Premier Asakusa International
    3. to · Rail Take the train to Kanazawa Tokyo Station

      Use your actual departure time. Use a Hokuriku Shinkansen departure and check whether seat reservations are needed for your train.

    4. to · Meal Have lunch near Kanazawa Station Kanazawa Station
    5. to · Lodging Drop bags and check in when the room is ready Hotel Nikko Kanazawa
    6. to · Activity Walk around the hotel area in Kanazawa Kanazawa

      Locate your station exit for the next morning.

    7. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Kanazawa
    Hotel Nikko KanazawaKanazawa
  5. Day 5

    Kanazawa

    Open map for Kanazawa
    1. to · Meal Breakfast by Kanazawa Station Kanazawa Station
    2. to · Activity Walk the old teahouse streets of Higashi Chaya Higashi Chaya District, Kanazawa

      Keep to public lanes and check access before entering individual buildings.

    3. to · Meal Have lunch near the river Asano River, Kanazawa
    4. to · Activity Walk Kanazawa Castle Park Kanazawa Castle Park

      Compare the gates and walls. Add an indoor visit only if time and opening hours fit.

    5. to · Meal Take an afternoon tea break Hirosaka, Kanazawa
    6. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Kanazawa Station
    Hotel Nikko KanazawaKanazawa
  6. Day 6

    Kanazawa

    Open map for Kanazawa
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Kanazawa Station
    2. to · Activity Browse gold leaf craft storefronts in Higashi Chaya Higashi Chaya District, Kanazawa
    3. to · Activity Try a gold leaf craft workshop if booked Higashi Chaya District, Kanazawa

      Replace the suggested time and map point with those in your confirmation.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near the Asano River Asano River, Kanazawa
    5. to · Activity Compare completed craft pieces and workshop examples Higashi Chaya District, Kanazawa

      Ask about packing and care if you buy anything fragile.

    6. to · Meal Stop for tea Higashi Chaya District, Kanazawa
    7. to · Meal Dinner near Kanazawa Station Kanazawa Station
    Hotel Nikko KanazawaKanazawa
  7. Day 7

    Kanazawa

    Open map for Kanazawa
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near Kanazawa Station Kanazawa Station
    2. to · Activity Walk the pond and garden paths at Kenrokuen Kenrokuen, Kanazawa

      Check opening for your dates and choose a route with time to pause.

    3. to · Meal Have lunch near the garden Hirosaka, Kanazawa
    4. to · Activity Walk the lanes in Nagamachi Nagamachi Samurai District, Kanazawa
    5. to · Activity Visit the Nomura Samurai House if open Nomura-ke Samurai Residence, Kanazawa

      Use the district’s public lanes as a fallback.

    6. to · Meal Dinner near Kanazawa Station Kanazawa Station
    Hotel Nikko KanazawaKanazawa
  8. Day 8

    Kanazawa

    Open map for Kanazawa
    1. to · Meal Have a light breakfast near the hotel Kanazawa Station
    2. to · Activity Compare seafood stalls and prepared dishes at Ōmichō Market Ōmichō Market, Kanazawa

      Check the individual shop schedules and posted portion sizes.

    3. to · Meal Choose a seafood lunch at the market Ōmichō Market, Kanazawa

      If popular restaurants have long waits, compare nearby menus before joining a line.

    4. to · Activity Walk toward the Kazuemachi lanes and river Kazuemachi Chaya District, Kanazawa
    5. to · Meal Stop for tea or coffee Asano River, Kanazawa
    6. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Kanazawa Station
    Hotel Nikko KanazawaKanazawa
  9. Day 9

    Kyoto

    1. to · Meal Have breakfast before checking out Kanazawa
    2. to · Lodging Check out and head to Kanazawa Station Hotel Nikko Kanazawa
    3. to · Rail Take the train to Kyoto Kanazawa Station

      Use your actual departure time. Check the route via Tsuruga. Leave enough time for the change between trains.

    4. to · Meal Have lunch near Kyoto Station Kyoto Station
    5. to · Lodging Drop bags and check in when the room is ready Hotel Granvia Kyoto
    6. to · Activity Walk around the hotel area in Kyoto Kyoto

      Locate your station exit for the next morning.

    7. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Kyoto
    Hotel Granvia KyotoKyoto
  10. Day 10

    Kyoto

    Open map for Kyoto
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Kyoto Station, Kyoto
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to Nijō Castle Nijō Castle, Kyoto
    3. to · Activity Explore Nijō Castle’s grounds and Ninomaru Palace if open Nijō Castle, Kyoto

      Check entry tickets and palace access before you set the order of the visit.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near the castle Nijō, Kyoto
    5. to · Activity Walk the Kyoto Gyoen National Garden Kyoto Gyoen National Garden, Kyoto

      Choose a short loop if you spent extra time at the castle.

    6. to · Meal Take a café break before traveling back Marutamachi, Kyoto
    7. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Kyoto Station, Kyoto
    Hotel Granvia KyotoKyoto
  11. Day 11

    Nara

    Open map for Nara
    1. to · Meal Breakfast before the day trip Kyoto Station, Kyoto
    2. to · Rail Travel from Kyoto to Nara Nara, Japan

      Compare JR and Kintetsu for your starting point and the walk to the park.

    3. to · Activity Visit Tōdai-ji and the Great Buddha Hall Tōdai-ji, Nara
    4. to · Meal Have lunch by the park or in Naramachi Nara Park, Nara
    5. to · Activity Walk the park paths toward Kasuga Taisha Kasuga Taisha, Nara

      Check posted wildlife guidance and keep food packed away on the paths.

    6. to · Activity Make time for a short Naramachi street walk Naramachi, Nara
    7. to · Rail Return to Kyoto Nara, Japan
    8. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Kyoto Station, Kyoto
    Hotel Granvia KyotoKyoto
  12. Day 12

    Kyoto

    Open map for Kyoto
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near Kyoto Station Kyoto Station, Kyoto
    2. to · Activity Walk the lanes from Gion-Shijō toward Kennin-ji Gion, Kyoto

      Stay on public streets and follow posted access and photography rules.

    3. to · Activity Compare the storefronts on Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka Higashiyama, Kyoto
    4. to · Meal Lunch in Higashiyama Higashiyama, Kyoto
    5. to · Activity Try a hands-on craft class or browse local workshops Higashiyama, Kyoto

      Confirm a class and its address first. Use shop visits as a fallback.

    6. to · Meal Stop for tea Gion, Kyoto
    7. to · Meal Dinner near Kyoto Station Kyoto Station, Kyoto
    Hotel Granvia KyotoKyoto
  13. Day 13

    Kyoto

    Open map for Kyoto
    1. to · Meal Have a light breakfast Kyoto Station, Kyoto
    2. to · Activity Compare the pickles and pantry goods at Nishiki Market Nishiki Market, Kyoto

      Check shop schedules and follow posted rules about eating at stalls.

    3. to · Meal Choose a seated lunch near the market Nishiki Market, Kyoto
    4. to · Activity Explore the Teramachi and Shinkyōgoku arcades Teramachi Shopping Arcade, Kyoto
    5. to · Activity Walk along the Kamo River Kamo River, Kyoto

      Choose the bank and length of the walk according to conditions.

    6. to · Meal Have dinner near Shijō before returning to the hotel Shijō, Kyoto
    Hotel Granvia KyotoKyoto
  14. Day 14

    Kyoto

    Open map for Kyoto
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Kyoto
    2. to · Activity Take an optional walk if departure allows Umekoji Park, Kyoto
    3. to · Lodging Check out and collect your luggage Hotel Granvia Kyoto
    4. to · Ground transport Leave a buffer for onward travel Kyoto

      Replace this window with your actual departure plans.